Add 8/2 and 16/90
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 16/90
8/2 + 16/90 is 188/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
8/2 = 8 × 45/2 × 45 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90 - Add the two like fractions:
360/90 + 16/90 = 360 + 16/90 = 376/90 - 376/90 simplified gives 188/45
- So, 8/2 + 16/90 = 188/45
In mixed form: 48/45
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